Advertising or amusement device.



C. H. LEGQETT. ADVERTISING 0R AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 5. Wm.

Patented Oct. 15, 1918.

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vENTOR WITNESS:

C. H. LEGGETT.

ADVERTISING 0R AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR 5,1?!8.

Patentd 001;.15, 1918.

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INVETOR fi By Attorneys,

WITNESS Z c. H. LEGGETT.

ADVERTISING 0R AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

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WITNESS C. H. LEGGET T.

ADVERTISING 0R AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 5. l9l8.

1,281,798. Patented Oct. 15, 1918.

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INVENTOR WITNESS:

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CLINTON H. LEGGET'I', OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ADVERTISING- OR AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

- Patented Oct. 15, 1918.

Application filed March 5, 1918. Serial No. 220,483.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, CLINTON H. Lnoon'r'r, acitizen of the United States of America, residing in the borough ofManhattan, city, county, and State of New York, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in Advertising or Amusement Devices, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to advertising or amusement devices and aims toprovide improvements therein.

The invention provides a sign-exhibiting group or combination of parts.

The invention further provides figures or groups which may novelmovements. The invention further comprises improvements in the figures.

Other features of improvement will be hereinafter referred to.

The actuating device is preferably similar to that described andillustrated in my application Serial No. 160,358, filed April 7, 1917.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, wherein- Figure 1 is a front view, partly in section, showingan actuating device and parts embodying the present'invention;

Fig. 2 is a side view (partly broken away) of the parts shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the parts shown in Figs. 1 and 2;

Figs. l and 5 are detail views ofa part shown in Fig. 3;

Figs. 6 and 7 are respectively a rear and side View of a dancing oranimatedfigure;

Figs. 8 and 9 are similar views of another dancing figure;

Fig. 10 is a detail view comprising a part of the frame and a socketpiece 20;

Fig. 11 is an elevation of another figure and its actuating mechanism(shown principally in section), in which the action of the figure isintermittent, and

Fig. 12 is a cross-section on the line- XII-XII, Fig.11.

In said drawings, numeral 1 designates a vibrating frame, the vibratingmotion being communicated thereto preferably by an electricmotor 2, atransmitting mechanism comprising 6, a connecting rod 7 and a crosshead8, and a connecting piece 9.

20, 2O designate 'aplurality be made to perform a belt 3, pulley 4c,belt 5, pulley of sockets or the like which may be attached to thevibrating frame 1.

The socket pieces 20 preferably project through a platform 25. Thesocket pieces 20 are preferably attached to the frame 1, and constructedas follows: The socket pieces 20 are conveniently pieces of tubing gluedin holes 19 bored in the frame 1. A cross-bore or mortise 18 is made inthe frame 1 at a point crossing the lower part of the hole 19. Throughthis mortise 18 is passed a metal plate 17 and this plate has ears orside portions 16, which are bentdown upon the sides of the frame 1.These plates 17 receive the impact of the rods or wires which fit in thesocket pieces 20, and which are hereinafter described.

On the platform 25 is arranged one or more objects, such as toys,adapted to be actuated by the vibrating frame 1.

In Fig. 1 the objects represent a prizefight. 26, 26 designate thefighters, and these preferably have hinged legs and arms. The twofigures 26, 26 are connected by a bar 27, which bar has a projection 28fitting in one of the socket pieces 20, and the bar 27 can turn in thesocket 20 on the projection 28. In order to limit the turning movementof the bar 27 in the socket 20, a guide or frame 30 is provided. Thisframe 30 has projections 31 which fit in the socket pieces 20 and has anelongated eye 32 in which a projecting finger 33 on the bar 27 projects.

When the frame 1 is vibrated, as by the motor 2 and connectionsheretofore described, the bar 27 and the frame 30 are also vibratedthrough the projections 28 and 31, 31, fitting in the socket pieces 20,20. This imparts a vibrating motion to the figures 26, 26, and the armsswing, giving the impression of feints and blows, and the legs gothrough various motions simulating the fighters footwork. The livelinessof the figures is increased by the swinging of the bar 27, carrying thefigures, on the projection 28 in its socket 20. As the projecting finger33 strikes one end of the elongated eye 32, the bar 27 is caused toswing sharply from one side to another, and the various motions of thefigures and their legs and arms produce a very lively eifect.

Preferably in connection with the figures 26, 26, there is a device. forexhibiting signs. This device comprises a shaft or 'post 10,

having'a plurality o f channels 41 in which pieces of cardboard or thelike bearing suitable words Or advertising matter may be fastened, as byrivets ,or fasteners 42. The construction of the channels and fastenersis preferably such as to permit of renewing the boards carrying thesigns. The shaft or post 40 is preferably rotated through suitablemeans, as for example a pulley 1 1 driven by a series of belts andpulleys 4:6, 47, 4s, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, from a small pulley 56fastened to the pulley 4.

The shaft 40 with the signs carried thereby, is preferably demountable,and to this end, has at one. end thereof, a spindle 60 which fits withinan open bearing 61 on a standard 62. The pulley 4 1 is fixed upon thespindle 60. The other end of the shaft 40 fits within a socket piece 65which has a spindle 66 mounted in a bearing 67 upon an upright 68.Projections 65, carried by the socket piece, fit between the channelportions 41, and serve the function of a clutch between the shaft 40 andsocket piece 65. The end of the spindle 66 is preferably formed into theform of a crank 69.

Beside the crank 69 there is a figure 70 having pivoted legs and arms.The arms of the figure are attached to the crank 69, and when the shaft40 is turned, there is created the illusion that the figure turns theshaft. The figure 70 stands upon a support 72, somewhat back of theaxial line of the shaft 40, and the arrangement is such that the figurebends low when the shaft is turned, creating the illusion that thefigure is putting much effort into its work. 1

As the figures are sometimes used in front of a mirror, as explained ina previous application, it is desirable that the reflections of the backof the figures do not show too prominently the mechanical constructionof the figures.

In Figs. 6 and 7 there is illustrated a dancing figure having a mainbody portion with hinged legs 81, and the body of the figure ispivotally carried upon'a staff 82,

the body 80 of the figure being pivoted to' the stafir 82 as at 83. Inorder to cover the portions of the figure, such as the upper hingejoints, which are not seen from the front, a plate or shield 85, of acontour conforming to the portion of the figure over which it is placed,is provided. It is con veniently fastened to a block 86 upon thebackside of the body portion of the figure.

This plate or shield is preferably adjustable "in its position upon theback of the figure,

in order that it may be out of the line of sight, when the line of sightis upon or below the normal to the figure.

I The block86 also performs the function of limiting the swings ofthelegsinwardly and for the purpose of limiting the'upward swing of thelegs, stops 88 are provided.

These stops 86 and 88 are desirable inasmuch as at times during theoperation of the device the legs are apt to be thrown into positionwhere they become caught.

In Figs. 8 and 9 I have also shown means for limiting the leg action ofthe figure. Stops 90 serve to limit the upward swing of the legs, andstops 91 limit the inward swing of the upper parts of the legs. A plate93, which is conveniently attached to the staff 82 to which the figureis pivotally connected, is preferably provided. This plate serves tolimit the inward swing of the legs, especially the lower part or heels,when thrown or lifted high. The arrangement of the stops 90, 91 andplate 93 serves not only to prevent the legs from being swung IReferring to Figs. 11 and 12, 100 designates a figure which has a novelaction, and the action is preferably intermittent, though it may be madecontinuous. The figure, as shown, comprises a donkey 101 and a rider102. The donkey preferably has hinged legs 103,104, the legs 103 beingconveniently attached to a plate 105, and this plate 105 and a clampingstrip 106' permits of the figure being conveniently attached to anddetached from the platform. The rider 102 straddles the donkey and ispreferably attached to the donkey by means of a pin 107 passing throughthe arms 108 of the rider 102. The arms 108 and the legs of the riderare preferably pivoted or hinged to the body there of. Suitable means,as a strap 110, attached to the donkey and rider, may be and preferablyis provided for limiting the movement of the rider upward from thedonkey.

By pulling the front end of the donkey up and down, the donkey is givena bucking motion and the figure is thrown upward and forward and pulledback by the strap 110, giving the effect of a kicking 0r bucking donkey,and a rider having difficulty retaining his seat. Stops 113 are providedfor limiting the outward swing of the donkeys legs 104, one of thesestops being placed nearer to one leg than the other stop is to the otherleg, so that it is brought down upon front end. of the donkey to theframe 1, by

"tuted by another.

piece 122 attached to a a wire or strap 115. -A coupling 116 ispreferably provided in the wire or stop 115 to permit the figurebeingdetached and substi- This coupling preferably comprises a socket117 in which a disk 118 fits, the two being held together by fastener119.

The motion of the figure is preferably .intermittent, and'this isconveniently efiected by providing a c'lutch121 between the vibrac ingframe 1 and'the wire or strap 115, and means for bringingthe parts ofthe clutch into and out of clutching engagement. The clutch 121conveniently comprises a socket bracket 123 on the frame 1 and a plate124 attached to the wire or strap 115. Normally the suspension of thewire 115 is such that the plate124; swings out of engagement withthe-socket 122. In order to bring the plate 124 and socket 122 together,a reciprocating slide'12'6 is employed. cated toward and from the clutch121 by means of a connecting rod 127 attached to an eccentric pin 128 ona disk 129 mounted on a shaft 130. The slide 126 moves in ways in asupport 131. The shaft 130 is rotated from a small pulley 132 fixed tothe pulley 418 through pulley 133 and belt 134.

The slide 126 has a yieldable head 136 thereon. This head 136, when theslide 126 moves forward, presses the clutch parts 122, 12% together, andthe frame 1 imparts movement to the figure 100 through the connection115. As the slide 126 continues to move forward, the head 136 yields andmaintains the clutch-parts in engagement. During a part of the backwardmovement, the resilient head 136 maintains the clutch parts inengagement. When the slide has moved backward a proper distance, thehead 136 moves awa from the clutch and allows the parts 122 and 124 toswing apart, whereupon the figure stands at rest. The clutching anddeclutching take place successively whereby motion is intermittentlyimparted to the figure. The resilient head 136 preferably has a smoothface and rounded ends, so that the part 124: of the clutch can slidetherein, as the part 12 1 is moved up and down by the frame 1. The head136 is preferably pressed forward by a follower 137 and springs 138.Pins 139 fitting in holes in the slide 126 act to guide the follower.Screws 140 passing through slots 141 in the follower act to limit theoutward movement of the follower on the slide.

In order that the slide 126 may be thrown out of action (andconsequently the figure or group 100 thrown out of action), a clutch 145is provided between the shaft 130 and the pulley 133. V

The inventive ideas may receive other mechanical embodiments than thoseherein illustrated and specifically described. 7

This slide 126 is slowly 'recipro crank, and appearing to be doing thework of turnmg the s1gn.

2. A device of the character described, comprlsmg a vertically vibratingframe, a figure actuated in a vertical direction by said frame, meanspermitting a-movement of said figure in a horizontal plane, and meanslimiting the horizontal movement.

3. A device of the character described, comprising a verticallyvibrating frame, a figure actuated in a vertical direction by saidframe, a pivotal support for said'fig'ure and means for limiting themovement of said support around its pivot.

41. A device of the character described, comprising a verticallyvibrating frame, a figure actuated in a vertical direction by saidframe, a support for said figure pivoted upon said vibrating frame, andmeans carried upon said frame for limiting the move ment of said supportaround its pivot.

5. A device of the character described, comprising a figure havingjointed limbs, and a plate between said limbs limiting the inward swingof the limbs.

6. A device of the character described, comprising a figure havingjointed limbs and stops limiting the inward and outward movements of thelimbs.

7. A device of the character described, comprising a figure havingdouble-jointed limbs, stops limiting the inward and outward movements ofthe limbs, and a plate between the limbs limiting the inward movement ofthe extremities of the limbs.

8. A device of the character described, comprising a figure having abody and pivoted limbs, and a screen, of the outline of the body. behindwhich the pivotal connections of the limbs are located.

9. A device of the character described, comprising a figure having abody and pivotal limbs, and an adjustable screen, of the outline of thebody, behind which the pivotal connections of the limbs are located.

10. In a device of the character described, the combination of a figure,means for imparting movement thereto, and a connection between said bodyand figure for intermittently connecting and disconnecting said figureand moving means, said connecting and disconnecting means comprising aclutch, and a slide for moving the parts into engagement.

11. In a device of the character described, the combination of figure,means for im parting movement thereto, and means for intermittentlyconnecting and disconnecting said figure and moving means, saidconnecting and disconnecting means comprising a clutch, and a slide formoving the parts into engagement, said'slide having a resilient a figurein the form of a quadruped,having hinged hind legs, a body and a pivotalsupport for said body, and stops limiting the swing of the pivoted legs,one of said stops being located to limit the swings of one leg more thanthat of the other.

15. In a device of the character described, the combination of a figurein the form of a quadruped, having hinged hind legs, a

body, a pivotal support for said body, a.

rider movable on said quadruped figure, said rider having its armspivoted to the body of said figure, and a connection between said riderand figure permitting limited movement of said rider on said quadrupedfigure. V

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name. j

CLINTON H. LEGGETT.

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